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Jennifer Laitala - jennifer@treknorth.org

Jennifer received her B.A. in English (emphasis in Writing) from State Cloud State University.

She continued her education at Saint Cloud State University as a graduate student. During the summer she worked as a counselor at an outdoor education camp for people with disabilities and during the winter as a teacher’s assistant at a Montessori School.

In 2002, Jennifer moved to Bemidji. Once in Bemidji, She worked at a law office writing and preparing legal documents and spent evenings as a volunteer Production Assistant for Lakeland News and various KBSU Productions.

Jennifer came onboard as TrekNorth’s Technology Coordinator in January of 2004.

Jennifer is Certified with Apple as a Help Desk Specialist and has received Apple training for servers, networking, PowerSchool (Student Information System), and Adobe Photoshop. Currently, she is training to become a Certified AppleCare Technician, an Apple Certified Technical Coordinator and a Final Cut Pro Trainer.

In addition, she also does web design and maintenance for a couple local area businesses and Mac & PC consulting and troubleshooting.

Jennifer is not usually too far away from a camera whether still or video, film or digital. During the winter months, she’s the photographer at Buena Vista Ski Area and the summer months she works on her own or freelance photography or film projects.

Most recently, she wrote, directed, produced and edited a documentary about Paul Bunyan and his influence on the Bemidji area which aired on Lakeland Television. Also, She has had photos and writings published nationally and locally.

Other tidbits (non-techie) about Jennifer are :

• She often goes by “Jen.”
• Certified Wilderness First Responder
• Certified Scuba Diver
• Backpacked solo around Europe.
• Loves to travel, experience the Great Outdoors and horsebacking riding.
• Don’t forget the popcorn and Reese’s Pieces combination.
• A 15 year-old cat named, Mitzi.